Throw Net by Punaguy
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Description
Taking his chances in big surf, this throw net fisherman is after his dinner. A normal throw net is approx. 6' long with a diameter of around 12' when fully opened. This net is sewn with regular fishing line using anywhere from 12-25 lb. test, and weighs in around 10-12 lbs. Lead weights are strung along the bottom to help the net sink to the bottom when thrown. Once thrown the net is retrieved by slowly picking up the edges of the net and gathering it in a bunch in the center of the net. It is a very efficient albeit, a dangerous way to fish. Sewing this net takes many months to complete and much patience. Sewing a net has become almost a lost art in Hawaii because of the time it takes to complete it. I have fished with a throw net most of life, and find it quite a challenging way to fish. This type of fishing is non-selective and you never really know what you will catch...you just hope you get something. 90% of the time I don't even see the fish, I just know where they like to hide in the white water...as does this fisherman.
Thanks for having a peek and your kind comments on previous posts...Aloha to All~
Comments (45)
Incredible photo! The blasting surf is amazing by itself, and the addition of this gutsy fisherman makes it an outstanding image :) fav + vote
Oh my gosh, this is really cool. You are just too good for me already. Got to learn RAW. Wonderful colors and action. Aloha
very nice weldone
Wonderful shot! Action, water and a story! Very well done!
the surf is incredible and the fisherman-V
Wow that is amazing! Beautiful capture and fishing lesson! Thanks!
What a shot this is! Dramatic and action packed...really a sense of excitement and danger! Those waves look WICKED!
Beautiful background with the crashing waves. Excellent done.
this is an amazing shot.. amazingly good!!
This is very beautiful!! I love it.
Super action capture!!!!!! Perfect timing here!!! What a dangerous way to fish, looks like that wave could just wipe you out!!!!! excellent!!!!
wow..amazing shot
Fanstastic action shot! I love the waves breaking in the background.
words are hard to form! A+A+A+A+
cool and dramatic shot! amazing timing!
Fantastic photo !!!
It's been months ago - but this is the time to hit that vote-button one more time. Awesome ... and thanks for the infos.
wow - an impressive shot... ! really like it :) looks great - and a wonderful dynamic :)
Just look at those waves in the background! ...and the shades of blue... there's so much life in this shot working together with the guy throwing the net. Thanks for sharing. Kastakan
This guy seems to be right handed in net throwing. I hope he is hanging on to his net because that wave seems awfully Huge! Excellent capture. Aloha
WOW! What a big waves and what a cool capture! congrats! :)
This is an amazing shot...so much power and motion it the photo. Absolutely love it!
This one is a true masterpiece, that's all !
great shot! :-))
Outstanding!!!!
absolutely fantastic.. breath taking :)..))))
woufff, what a shot!!!
OH MY GOD DAVE!!! Dont know what to say about this one...it is simply AMAZING!!! Im gonna add this to my favs and then show wifey. Then i can assure ya, that shell be all excited about the idea of going to Hawaii as well. Yep, if this cant convince her...nothing can. WOOOOOOOOW!!!! Excellent capture and brilliant crop!!!! Have a wonderful day buddy #:O)
Extremly dynamic shot - everything just at the right moment. Well done indeed.
super, super shot!! dramatic waves, color & the man! print it! :] aloha!